A Canadian newborn is a 'probable' case of infection with the new coronavirus while still in the womb, doctors report.
Other such cases have been suspected and reported in prior studies. But the mother's active case of COVID-19, along with the fact that the baby boy was delivered via C-section, add weight to the notion that maternal-fetal transmission of theThere was good news, however: Although the baby was born preterm , he was a healthy 6.5 pounds. And even though testing positive for coronavirus, he did not develop COVID-19.
Her baby boy was"vigorous" upon birth and didn't require any help breathing. However, nasal swab tests conducted at birth, one day after, and then again seven days after, all turned up positive for infection with the new coronavirus. So,"we suspect the possibility of a transamniotic route of [coronavirus] infection via the placenta," the team wrote.
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